June 21 - 22, 2025
Felt Vessels: Inspired by Nature with Dawn Edwards (Start time: 9:00am , End time: Sat-5:00pm,Sun - 3:00pm)
Waterford Old School • 40222 Fairfax St. Waterford, VA 20197 Organized by Waterford Craft School
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Felt is believed to be the world's oldest of the fiber arts (the earliest archaeological evidence of felt dates back to 6500 BC). Felt has definitely stood the test of time and it is fascinating...both the history and the making of it. Come and find out why. In this inspiring workshop, we will create beautiful felt vessels resembling a woodsy forest floor. Drawing inspiration from the organic shapes, textures, and colors found in the natural environment, we will explore various felting techniques, layering color, and incorporating intricate details, to create amazing textures which capture the essence of nature. We will form our 3D wet-felted vessels using a flat resist. Felting around a resist will produce a seamless, hollow shape. You will love the techniques/tips offered in this workshop and will find numerous ways of incorporating these methods in future projects, such as bags, hats, and wall-hangings. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced feltmaker, this workshop offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all skill levels. Students should bring: Several old bath size towels. • A small plastic bucket or plastic bowl for water. • An assortment of buttons (10 - 12)… these will be covered, so old mismatched buttons from your button jar will be fine, sizes can vary, but not too tiny as they will be hard to cover. • Marbles (10 - 12) … again color does not matter as they will be covered. • I will have Dawn dish soap to share, but if you would prefer a milder soap, please purchase a bar of olive oil soap (Kiss My Face or similar brand). • Bubble wrap (small bubbles), minimum size of 2 ft. wide x 3 ft. length. If you have trouble finding the wider width, narrower widths can be Duck taped together on the smooth side. • A wooden spoon for shaping the vessel. • A pool noodle (you will only need half, so if it’s easier for packing, just snip it in two). • If you have a laundry sprinkler bottle or Ball Brause water sprinkler, please bring it along.
Age and Gender
Ages 18-100